page_title: Service rifle
section_title: Italy
hierarchical_section_title: Service rifle / Service rifles by nation / Italy
caption_attribution_description: Русский: 5.56x45 Beretta ARX-160 A3
context_page_description: A service rifle or service weapon is a weapon which an armed force issues as standard to its service members. In modern forces, this is typically a versatile and rugged battle rifle, assault rifle, or carbine suitable for use in nearly all environments. Most armies also have service pistols or side arms.
  Although certain weapons issued to special forces units are rarely considered "service weapons" in the truest sense, certain specialist rifles and submachine guns are categorized as such if issued as per standing operating procedures upon entering special environments or scenarios. These may include urban warfare and jungle warfare environments.
  Most armies also have service pistols/side arms.
caption: Beretta ARX-160A2
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